#bear — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 48.7M total posts and 247 new posts daily, #bear is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.3K likes and 30 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #bear

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#beard	48.7M	247	1.3K	100	57
#gay	91.6M	1.4K	5.1K	100	77
#bears	4.5M	302	1.7K	100	56
#love	2.1B	432.0K	600	100	32
#gaybear	4.8M	103	1.3K	100	47

Related Hashtags to #bear

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#cute	690.4M	22.1K	658	100	32
#instagay	46.7M	1.2K	1.3K	100	68
#teddybear	9.2M	763	1.6K	100	55
#art	1.1B	96.4K	1.2K	100	42
#wildlife	62.6M	8.8K	1.1K	100	49

Similar Hashtags to #bear

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#beard	48.7M	247	1.3K	100	57
#bearded	12.3M	83	1.7K	87	62
#teddybear	9.2M	763	1.6K	100	55
#gaybear	4.8M	103	1.3K	100	47
#gaybeard	4.3M	65	1.6K	74	75

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #bear on Instagram

Mix with niche hashtags — #bear has very high competition. Combine it with smaller, more specific hashtags to improve your visibility.
Use 5-15 hashtags per post — Include #bear alongside related tags for the best reach. Don't just use one hashtag.
Combine with related hashtags — Try pairing #bear with #cute, #instagay, #teddybear for a well-rounded hashtag set.
Check for banned hashtags — Always verify your hashtags are safe before posting. Use the IQHashtags Banned Hashtag Checker.

Frequently Asked Questions

How popular is #bear on Instagram?

#bear has 48.7M total posts on Instagram with approximately 247 new posts added daily. The average post using #bear receives 1.3K likes and 30 comments.

Is #bear a good hashtag to use?

#bear has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 57/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #bear?

The best hashtags to use with #bear include: #cute, #instagay, #teddybear, #art, #wildlife. Using a mix of related hashtags helps you reach a wider audience while staying relevant to your content.

Editorial transparency: This article was drafted with AI assistance using IQ Hashtags' internal platform data and research, then reviewed and edited for accuracy by Ewa Suwińska, Editorial Lead at IQ Hashtags. Last reviewed: 2026-06-24. Learn about our editorial process →

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